25 All the skillful women spun with their hands, and brought what they had spun in blue and purple and crimson yarns and fine linen 26 all the women whose hearts moved them to use their skill spun the goats’ hair.
24 Everyone who could make an offering of silver or bronze brought it as the Lord’s offering and everyone who possessed acacia wood of any use in the work, brought it. 23 And everyone who possessed blue or purple or crimson yarn or fine linen or goats’ hair or tanned rams’ skins or fine leather, brought them. 22 So they came, both men and women all who were of a willing heart brought brooches and earrings and signet rings and pendants, all sorts of gold objects, everyone bringing an offering of gold to the Lord.
21 And they came, everyone whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing, and brought the Lord’s offering to be used for the tent of meeting, and for all its service, and for the sacred vestments. Prayers are from the Book of Common Worship (Westminster/John Knox Press, 1993).Preaching a revival in the desert Exodus 35:20-29 (NRSV)Ģ0 Then all the congregation of the Israelites withdrew from the presence of Moses. This service, involving all the choirs at Islington United Church, Islington, Ontario, was submitted by John Derksen, music minister (also see p. Take us, O God, and shape us according to your will in the service of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, now and forever, Amen. We rejoice that our Lord came to rescue us from sin and to deliver us to a rebirth and newness of life.īy your Spirit, baptize us again with your flame of faith, inspire us with the witness of martyrs and saints, and send us forth into your world to live Christ's life in power and compassion. God of all might and power, we praise you that you forged your church in the fire of the Spirit and breathed life into your people that we might be the body of Christ. It is right to give our thanks and praise. "Let Heavenly Music Fill This Place" by Gordon Young combined senior and youth choirs "And the Father Will Dance" (based on Zeph. "Many Gifts, One Spirit" by Alan Pote youth choir The refrain was the first line of "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation." The psalm verses were read with a refrain sung by all at the beginning and after verses 24, 30, and 35. “Smiles” and “Sun Twinkles” by Barry Gosse junior choir We Listen to God's Word Transform our timid lives by the power of your Spirit and fill us with a flaming desire to be your faithful people, doing your will for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.Īnd now we pray in the words our Savior taught us, Our Father … We do not listen for your word of grace, speak the good news of your love, or live as a people made one in Christ. We confess that we hold back the force of your Spirit among us. Prayer of Confession and the Lord’s PrayerĪlmighty God, you poured out your Spirit upon gathered disciples creating bold tongues, open ears, and a new community of faith. Empower us with that same Spirit to witness to your redeeming love and draw all people to you through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. And also with you.Īlmighty God, at the feast of Pentecost you sent your Holy Spirit to the disciples, filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel. The grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the companionship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” arr.
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